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He moved to Grey Group, where he held pivotal positions as CEO, Grey Group India, Chief Operating Officer, Grey Group South Asia and Chairman & CEO, Grey Group Asia Pacific. Till 2024, he was the Global Chief Operating Officer and President, International Markets of Grey Group. In this role, he oversaw all operation of Grey Group in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. He has also led several acquisitions by the Grey Group in China, India, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, UK and South Africa. These acquisitions ranged from E- Commerce to Data, Shopper Marketing and Martech companies. After schooling at St Lawrence, Sanawar, he completed his initial degree from Calcutta University in 1985. Nirvik has attended Leadership and Executive programmes at both Harvard University and at Singularity University in Silicon Valley. In 2020, he was awarded as the Best Advertising CEO, Asia Pacific by Campaign Magazine. He has been awarded India’s Bharat Nirman Rattan Award for outstanding individual achievements and distinguished services by the National Integration and Economic Council and ‘Hind Rattan Award’ for his influence and service to India as an NRI. He also serves on the Board of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited and S4 capital PLC.

Ravi has also played a prominent role in inking partnerships with leading institutional investors like Blackstone Group, GIC and JP Morgan. An MBA from the London Business School and a respected name in India Inc., Ravi Raheja is the Member Engagement Officer of Young President’s Organization (YPO) and served as the Chairman (Mumbai chapter) at Indian Green Building Council. He led the signing of the memorandum of understanding with CII-Green Building Council to construct green buildings back in India 2007. Having made significant contributions to the Board of Trade, and the World Economic Forum, Ravi was conferred with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020, for his efforts in the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure domain, along with his brother, Mr. Neel C. Raheja. A strategic thinker with an analytical bent of mind, and strong people management skills, Ravi’s focus is on driving the group’s strategic business decisions, with an emphasis on brand expansion and stakeholder management.

Directorship Details – Ravi C Raheja

Inorbit Malls and Shoppers Stop are the culmination of his endeavor to bring organized retail into the country. Neel has played a prominent role in inking partnerships with leading institutional investors like Blackstone Group, GIC and JP Morgan. Neel, an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School (OPM Program), currently serves as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) National Committee on Real Estate and Housing, as well as the India Chapter of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA). He played a key role in a government-formed task force to assess India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy and was invited to join the ‘Champions of Change’ initiative by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure sectors, Neel was honoured with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020, an accolade he shared with his brother, Mr. Ravi C. Raheja. Neel’s expertise lies in building growth through effective trouble shooting and leading through people management, virtues which are instrumental in fortifying the well-curated business empire.

Directorship Details – Neel C Raheja

Mr. Mahesh Chhabria played the role of a catalyst for the Group’s transformation, and new investments. He actively mentored the 5th generation of the Group and had been instrumental in shaping the family constitution. Mr. Mahesh Chhabria’s belief in emerging India growth story and corporate India’s global aspiration led him to join Actis, a long standing leading private equity fund. Before Actis, he was a Partner at 3i, another private equity fund for which he was a Global Lead Partner for healthcare investing. Before 3i, he had a long stint at Enam, one of the leading investment banks in India, in the capacity of Co-head of Investment Banking. He is a regular speaker at various industry forums and occasionally contributes to some Indian business publications. Mr. Mahesh Chhabria holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Chhabria is a relationship builder with strong communication and interpersonal skills. He has an extensive network at all levels in several sectors, and is well-known in the financial services sector, and is well regarded among corporates, professional, legal and accounting firms, media and select regulatory bodies.

Directorship Details – Mahesh Chhabria

Before that, he served as the Managing Director at Pepe Jeans India for six years, where he successfully transitioned the company from a joint venture to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pepe Jeans Global, establishing the brand as a profitable and aspirational name in the denim
market. Kavi also co-founded Zovi.com, a start-up funded by Tiger Global and Saif Partners. His contributions to the retail and lifestyle segment were recognised by the Economic Times, which honored him with the Inspiring CEO Award in 2022. A Post Graduate Diploma holder from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Kavi began his retail career with ABFRL, working with Allen Solly before heading their Middle East Business. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles in prominent retail companies, including Tommy Hilfiger, United Colors of Benetton, Pepe Jeans, and House of Anita Dongre.With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, Kavi is a distinguished leader in the retail industry.

Directorship Details – Kavindra Mishra

Arun moved to Reliance Retail in 2006 as Director & CEO of Reliance Trends, credited with building India’s largest fashion retail chain, Reliance Trends, from concept to ~100 stores by 2012. He was also a member of the Executive Council, Reliance Retail and Director of Vision Express, a joint venture between Reliance and Grand Vision, UK. He turned entrepreneur once again in 2012 to start India’s earliest fashion e-commerce business as Co-founder and CEO of Fashionara.com with investments from Lightspeed and Helion Ventures. He then joined Amazon India in 2016 as the Head of Amazon Fashion and led the growth of this business to being amongst India’s largest Fashion destinations. Afterward, Arun served as the Senior Vice President and Global Business Head at Ola Electric, playing a crucial role in launching India’s largest EV business. He also held the position of CEO of Ola Cars until August 2022. Presently, Arun is an Independent Director on the Boards of Shoppers Stop Limited and Global SS Beauty Limited; Mentors and advises startups; and is an investor in Stellaris Venture Partners .

Directorship Details – Arun Sirdeshmukh

From here, she delved into the very core of the business, traversing strategy, operations, and HR, emerging as the driving force behind transformative initiatives like McCafé and Experience of the Future restaurants. This versatility became her compass, guiding her to the helm as Managing Director and, recently, Vice Chairperson of the organization. Under her leadership, Westlife Food world scaled unprecedented heights. The company not only achieved several financial milestones but also braved the pandemic storm with innovations like the launch of the OntheGo service on the McDelivery app. As a testament to Smita’s exceptional vision, Westlife earned the coveted ‘Top of the Charts’ honor from McDonald’s Corporation, recognizing it as Asia’s best-performing market. Smita’s leadership extends far beyond the golden arches. As the Chairwoman of RMHC India, she champions the Ronald McDonald House Charities India chapter, a beacon of support for children suffering from cancer and their families facing unimaginable challenges. Under her leadership, RMHC India has touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the community. Smita has a genuine passion for mentoring and nurturing future leaders. She believes in the power of mentorship to empower individuals and drive positive change. Through her experiences and expertise, she has mentored numerous aspiring professionals, guiding them on their path to success.

As the Vice Chairperson on the Board of Westlife Food world, Smita ensures that Westlife upholds a benchmark of high governance and controls to continuously create shareholder value. She also serves on the Boards of Shoppers Stop, Syrma Industries, and other notable organizations. In each space, she brings a unique perspective, fueled by her vast experience, enriching these industries with her invaluable insights. A commerce graduate from Sydenham College, Mumbai, Smita further sharpened her skills through an executive management program at Harvard Business School and a Marketing and Restaurant Leadership program at Hamburger University in USA. Smita’s achievements have garnered recognition both locally and internationally. She was featured in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list, which highlights the Top 25 women across the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Business Today featured her on their Most Powerful Women NRC list for several consecutive years.

Directorship Details – Smita Jatia

Ashish started his professional journey after completing his MBA specialising in Marketing in 1997. In 1999, he gave in to his passion for entrepreneurship and founded Big Tree Entertainment.In 2007, seeing the growth in multiplexes and the increased credit and debit card penetration in the country, Ashish and his team launched BookMyShow as we know it today. While passionately driving his model for BookMyShow, he brought on board believing investors like TPG Growth, Stripes Group, SAIF Partners, Accel and Network 18 (Reliance). BookMyShow has also ventured into international territories and has expanded its operations to Dubai, Indonesia, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

While BookMyShow embodies the true spirit of entrepreneurship and is a classic example of how a simple idea can go a long way in resolving a pertinent problem, Ashish also continues to invest his energies in creating and nurturing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs, both within the organization and outside of it. BookMyShow also gives back to the society through BookASmile, the charity initiative of the organization. Since its inception, BookASmile through the power of Re. 1 has positively impacted millions of lives across the country and continues to generate smiles within the lesser fortunate sections of the society.

Ashish believes in balance and indulges in a couple of leisure activities that help him stay focused, including sailing. The BookMyShow captain cool considers the sea as a great leveler. He sails every week and participates in sailing competitions regularly along with his crew. Apart from being out at sea, Ashish is also drawn to the philosophy of Vedanta.

Directorship Details – Ashish Hemrajani

She excels as a presenter, communicator, and trainer, significantly impacting organizational and leadership performance. Her career is marked by significant contributions to business growth, leadership development, and the enhancement of organizational performance. As a second-generation entrepreneur, she continues to drive Shilputsi Consultants’ success and influence in the HR ecosystem. Her exceptional strategic insight, and dedication to ethical practices have solidified her reputation as a leader in HR and strategic leadership development. Ms. Sheth serves on several listed and unlisted Boards and chairs NRCs and other committees for many of them.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay, where she topped her department. She furthered her education with a CPD in Business Strategy and Leadership Management from Wharton School, USA, and certified as a Board Director by the IICA & Directors Club, Hunt Partners. Additionally, she is a Certified POSH Practitioner from NDIM, trained in Writing & Journalism, Xavier Institute of Communication, Bombay and the youngest Certified Leadership Grid Trainer by Blake & Mouton, as well as a GE Certified Recruiter. Ms. Sheth’s commitment to fostering ethical practices and enhancing organizational performance is evident in her impactful career. As a second-generation entrepreneur and accomplished leader, she continues to drive business growth and leadership excellence, making significant contributions to the HR and strategic leadership landscape. Her leadership has been recognized with the Abhyudaya Award for HR Strategist of the Year in 2022 and Youngest Member of jury panel for EIGHT consecutive years to judge Business Today’s “India’s Under 40 Leaders”. She is actively involved in professional organizations. She is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a guest columnist for numerous publications.

Directorship Details – Purvi Sheth